Driver of the #16 Kaulig Racing Chevy in the Nascar Cup Series. Tara's husband. Aero, Xena, Chicken Nugget's dad. RIP to our sweet boy Mr. Tickles #4everaCatDad
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It might have taken a bit longer than we expected, but @_TaraLea and I are so thrilled to have our little boy
Aero James Allmendinger finally arrive into our family at 1131am this morning. Momma and baby are doing amazing. Thank you to everyone that was so positive through this.
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It's taken me a couple days to write this. It's with enormous sadness I relay the news that Tara and I lost our sweet boy @tickles_thecat who passed away Sunday night unexpectedly. He was the best cat we could have ever asked for. He was our family and there will be a huge void..
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8) We wish we could go out on our own terms. Not always do we get what we want. But with that said I have been so blessed. So lucky and fortunate. No regrets. Cant wait for what the future holds. And especially cant thank all of my fans and supporters enough. U have made it great
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left in our hearts. Tickles had a lot of fans and I always loved being called Mr. Tickles dad at the racetrack. Always made me smile. Thank you to all who followed and loved seeing his posts. Tara and I will be forever grateful we rescued him from under the dumpster
#4everacatdad
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Wow.... bad move by me...
Well @WilliamByron unfortunately just killed my @DraftKings thanks to @AJDinger dumping him on the back stretch... #Pit4Busch #Sweepstakes #DAYTONA500
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So appreciative and thankful for @MattKaulig & @KauligRacing for the opportunity. So happy to finally get the team a victory! @C_Rice1 did a fantastic job CC and calling the race. @SpotterBrett was awesome spotting. Amazing all around effort from the whole organization! Great day
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Hold your head up high brother! You did everything you could. You show them every week you belong out there in the best equipment. Your a wheelman and so much more. @mattdracing @NASCARonNBC #hireguido
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1) On the eve of what quite possibly could be my last full time race in auto racing I cant help look back and thank the people that have made my career what it has been. @paultracy3 for giving me an opportunity in karting to make a bigger name for myself and push me to the next
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It is because of @MattKaulig @C_Rice1 and all the men and women @KauligRacing that a dream season has become a reality for me. Love & appreciation doesn't even come close to describing how I feel bout this group. Championship or not thank you so much for making me better. 💗
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Appreciate that @ChaseBriscoe5... u were badass today. Made me drive to the edge and beyond every lap. Was doing all I could to just hang with you. Always fun racing with you
It takes being 100% to win these races and I tried going 110% that last restart. Lesson learned, this ones gonna sting for a while. Thanks @AJDinger for coming and racing with us and congrats on the win, you make us all better road racers.
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Man I wanted that for my boy @mattdracing so bad. My heart was pounding. Wheel man no doubt. He needs to be extended for next season. He can and will win races. DESERVES THE RIDE!!!!
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OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHANK!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm in tears. So happy for my brother! No one deserves this more!!!! @MeyerShankRac Congrats!!!!! @h3lio ur a freaking badass!!!!! 4 time! I love me some Mike Shank!
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I looked at my schedule.... all the races fit my schedule!!!!!!! Lets gooooooooooo @MattKaulig @C_Rice1 @KauligRacing so pumped to be going full time!
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My bus driver is a wheelman!!!! So pumped and proud for him. Let's goooooooo @DaleBlaney
𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧, 𝗢𝗛𝗜𝗢?
Hartford’s own @DaleBlaney rolls from 5th to the front at @SharonSpdwy and holds off @MichaelKofoid for his first World of Outlaws @NosEnergyDrink Sprint Car win in 10 years!
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Really pumped to be able to announce I will be working with @NBCSports next year as an analyst for all the @IMSA races along with @NASCARonNBC Nascar America. To start a new chapter in my career with such a great company that has so many different motorsports platforms!
A bit of @IMSA news: @NBCSportsPR announces they’ve hired @AJDinger as an analyst in the IMSA booth, and he will contribute to @NASCARonNBC’s NASCAR America.
@IndyStarSports
indystar.com/story/sports/mo…
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What a day yesterday @amsupdates! @MattKaulig @C_Rice1 and all the women and men @KauligRacing I thank so much for these opportunities, hard work and most importantly making the race team incredibly fun to be a part. Thank you to @ECRengines & @TeamChevy... just an amazing day!
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Congrats to @J_Allgaier... happy I could be part of the motivation!!!! 😂All kidding aside great drive and victory. I know the year has been frustrating and its great for him and his @JRMotorsports team to get the victory.
"I guess I need to thank @AJDinger."
After a heated exchange last weekend at @DISupdates, @J_Allgaier bounces back in big way today at the @MonsterMile.
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Thank you so much to all the women and men @KauligRacing for working so hard and allowing me to be a part of the organization. Insane race. So much credit to @C_Rice1 for keeping me in it. Talking me off of the ledge several times and believing in me to get it done at the end.
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Ur my boy forever. Love you @justin_wilson. One of the best ever. On and off the track.
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Really happy my little bro @Justin_Haley_ could get the win for @KauligRacing @MattKaulig @C_Rice1 @LeafFilter... we were so close. Would have been awesome to be in victory lane @DISupdates our Ellsworth Advisors @TeamChevy..Stuff happens. Today was still a great day.
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Im scared to fall asleep and wake up from this dream. Such an amazing feeling. No wonder @JimmieJohnson is always so happy haha. @NASCAR47
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Thankfully the Duels didn't go any longer otherwise Lil man was gonna have to fill in the @KauligRacing @CelsiusOfficial @TeamChevy
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I'm thinking a @mattdracing walkoff win tomorrow night @BMSupdates.... let's goooooooooo @woodbrothers21
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Just saw the results at Sonoma. So pumped and beyond happy for my friend @mattdracing for finishing 4th and more importantly for @TayDiBenedetto since she has to deal with him. Hopefully Matt and @LFR95 can build from here.
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Well damn that was close. Fun race. Cant thank the @KauligRacing team enough for giving me the opportunity to race the @DeathWishCoffee @chevrolet... we gave everything we had. Congrats to @AustinCindric on his first win & @Team_Penske... Austin deserved it. Drove a hell of race!
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And I cant thank @RossChastain & @Justin_Haley_ enough for allowing me and accepting me as their teammate. Some of the most fun I have ever had driving. @MattKaulig @C_Rice1....all the women and men make it that way @KauligRacing... pretty awesome 3 week stretch.
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Sorry, I didnt get everything I wanted to say in bout our friend Nick Harrison on "Victory Lap" Started to tear up and was gonna be hard to talk. Most friendly, caring, fun, loving guy you could meet. We will all miss him dearly. "Clear out the glass, Haulin balls" @KauligRacing
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See you in 2024 @NASCAR_Xfinity!
Saturdays are better with The Dinger.
@AJDinger will return to the No. 16 Chevrolet full-time in the @NASCAR_Xfinity Series in 2024!
#NASCAR | #TrophyHunting
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Wow @KauligRacing is badass. So proud to be part of the team. Cant thank @MattKaulig @C_Rice1 and the whole organization for allowing me this opportunity. My teammates @RossChastain @Justin_Haley_ are the real deals. Future of the sport. Such a fun night. 1-2-3......
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My friend, brother, teammate and especially to one of the most amazing people I have had the pleasure to be around. I love u @justin_wilson
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Right after that pic, I hit a turn around jumper over Brad to win the game... Or he might have blocked my shot with his elbow.... hard to remember. Going to go with I hit the game winning shot.
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Pumped for my friend @mattdracing to get an opportunity with a team that he can really show how good he is. Going to be great for him and the @LFR95 team
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I can go into a full description of why it was low from contact early in the race on a restart. The issues we struggled with after cause track bar mount was bent and oil tank getting hung on the coil of the spring the rest of the race. But just doesnt f***ing matter. 💔💔💔💔
#NASCAR announces @AJDinger
and @KauligRacing has failed post-race inspection again @WGI for rear-height violation
He will be credited with a 37th place finish.
#NASCAR
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Booooooommmmmmm!!!! Let's go! Well deserved. #wheelman #YouAreBuyingDinner
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Shank!!!!! Hell yeah. What a team @MeyerShankRac.... so happy. Win #2 in the @Rolex24Hours so pumped for my brother Shank and everyone on the team! Huge congrats!
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Let's go! I missed being @Justin_Haley_ teammate so much I just had to do it again!
We have some news.... stoked to welcome @AJDinger to our star-powered line-up 🙌🏼 #stackingthedeck | #NASCAR
read more: kauligracing.com/news/kaulig…
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Well my first stint as a broadcaster is done! So enjoyable to be up in the booth with @calvinfish @leighdiffey for @NBCSports @IMSA .. damn I love the @Rolex24Hours . Such a great event. Now time to get ready to get in @MeyerShankRac @ManageSMARTnet @HondaRacing_HPD @Acura
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4)Nascar. @RPMotorsports and especially the King himself for allowing me to continue in Nascar when I wasnt sure what my next move would be. @Team_Penske and truly RP for making a life long hope and dream of wearing those iconic colors come true. And walk with you side by side
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So happy for my little bro-son @Justin_Haley_ getting his well deserved win. So fun to be part of the @KauligRacing family. @RossChastain & Justin are great teammates & I enjoyed so much help pushing them across the line for @KauligRacing 1-2 finish. I learn so much from both...
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My brothers... @MichaelShankRac @OzzNegri @JohnPew1 @justin_wilson. Greatest moment of my life. Forever. Brothers.
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What a drive by my boy @mattdracing Top 5! He can get it done. Teams keep taking notice. Great car from @LFR95 team. Great finish to the @NASCAR race at @NHMS
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Let's go @mattdracing!!!! @NASCAR playoff driver! So happy for him & his wife Tay and @woodbrothers21 team #Wheelman!!!
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Well landed and got the news. Its a 1-2 finish for @KauligRacing 😹... nothing that the team did wrong. Oh well. So pumped still for @RossChastain for the job he did and for @Justin_Haley_ badass racecar drivers. Time to go to work now for @NBCSports 830am here we come @IMSA!!!
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Will always be one of my favorite pics... love u brotha. The tears come and go but the memories will never fade.
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Thank you to everyone for the bday wishes!!! What a great year it has been. Here is to many more!
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It is raceday! A honor and privilege to drive for my brother Mike Shank and @MeyerShankRac for my 15th year with them at the @IMSA @Rolex24Hours. I have all world teammates @danecameron19 @olivierpla @jpmontoya and we have a fast @HondaRacing_HPD @Acura. Pumped to get it going!
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Hey big/little brother @mattdracing myself and @_TaraLea are ready for you to have a big day today @LVMotorSpeedway... goodluck! @LFR95 #Burritoswag #NASCAR
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7) And last but not least. @MichaelShankRac My big brother. One of my closest friends. My family. Words can not even begin to describe how I feel bout you Shank. The ups and downs. The wins and losses. U have done so much for me. I love you from the bottom of my heart.Always will
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Made it to @DISupdates for the @Rolex24Hours #ROARbeforeThe24 ... A new excitement of not only driving for @MichaelShankRac but preparing for my new broadcasting role with @NBCSports.. going to be a fun year with a lot of great and talented people. @IMSA is going to be awesome!
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That's pretty sweet for @Justin_Haley_ ... Had a win at Daytona taken away from him last year. Really happy for him. So much talent. Redemption. @KauligRacing has two fast drivers. Pretty cool with @RossChastain winning Friday.
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6) memories. All of our sponsors we have had but especially @kroger for what they have provided for this team over the last 4 years but more importantly all the people we have met and friendships we have created. It has meant the world to me and my family.
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Thanks for showing all of us how to be a great race car driver but more importantly showing us all how to be so humble.#RIPJW. I will miss u
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My last race of the season today! What a fun season it has been! From my first oval win, @XfinityRacing dash for cash, to the win at the Roval. @MattKaulig @C_Rice1 and all the women and men of @KauligRacing @LeafFilter @NutrienAgRetail @TeamChevy Ellsworth Advisors THANK YOU!
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Road trip to @DISupdates has begun. @JDRockers handling the first stint. @tickles_thecat as the spotter. Already better than @BenWaddell .... JK Ben, but you better be on your game this weekend!!! Let's go @Rolex24Hours @IMSA @NBCSports @NBCSN
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What a crazy day. Just got home from doing the @IMSA @NBCSports @NBCSN broadcast. Thank you to them for allowing me to be a part of it with @calvinfish @KevinLee23 @pkligerman @dillon_welch after the Xfinity race.
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My pleasure!!!
@AJDinger leaving a team briefing to say hi to my kid and take a picture with him, nbd. You gained a fan for life.
@KauligRacing || #nascar
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5)through gasoline alley for the Indy 500. James Finch for giving me a car to race for his team and giving me a second chance to get back into the sport. And @JTGRacing Tad & Jodi for giving me a home for 5 years. Winning a cup race together. Making the playoffs. So many good
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Most importantly his family. His beautiful wife and kids. His parents. His brother Stef. All of thoughts and prayers need to be with them.
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Want to go to #TheBrickyard?
Giving away 4 tickets to see me on track in the @DynaGroSeed Chevy August 13 in the #Verizion200 @IMS! RT this tweet and follow me and @IMS for a chance to win.
See you in Indy!
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JW I wish I could have been there to say goodbye. Told u how much u meant to me. Told u how much u inspired me to be better.Gone way to soon
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Thank you to everyone for all the bday wishes! Means more than any of you know. So appreciate it!
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Hey @KazGrala really appreciate you locking me into the @DAYTONA Cup road course race next weekend 😉 🤣... kidding aside so happy for Kaz, @MattKaulig @C_Rice1 and everyone at @KauligRacing to make the 500! So big for the team!
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Wow @TigerWoods just won the Masters! Sitting on a plane watching it. People looking at me like I'm crazy, yelling for Tiger. Maybe the coolest, most unbelievable moment I have ever watched. It's just badass. The GOAT.
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Wow dont even know where to start. Thank you to all of my @NASCAR47 team for helping make my dream come true.
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A special day. Calling my first @IndyCar race on @NBCSN at @iowaspeedway 630 est w/ @leighdiffey..who called my first professional car win in Barber dodge & @paultracy3..who helped me so much getting my career going. @KevinLee23 @dillon_welch on pit road. Go time! @IndyCaronNBC
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Life isn't fair sometimes. We lost one of the great ones today. One of the best ever. I know ur up there being a Wheelman JW. Ur amazing!!!
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LFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHANK!!!!!!!! @MeyerShankRac @Rolex24Hours
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2) level. Skip Barber himself for believing in my talent and helping me through his organization and all those people in that organization. Rick-Rat, @BeeDubb99 @OzzNegri and so many more. Carl Russo for giving me the chance to win a Toyota Atlantic Championship and make my dream
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Update.... the 🍉 has shown up thanks to @RossChastain so the rain delay is a lot better now!
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Great coverage. @leighdiffey @townsendbell @paultracy3 in the booth... @miketirico @DanicaPatrick @DaleJr on the box... @heymartysnider @KelliStavast @KevinLee23 @RutledgeWood for the reporting. So awesome. @NBCSports @MotorsportsNBC.... great month of May. Huge crowd. So cool.
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Well not how I planned for the day to go when I woke up, but things happen sometimes that arent in our control. Sun is still shining. Life is good. Come back stronger. Hope @Justin_Haley_ @RossChastain can win for @KauligRacing @MattKaulig #KauligRacingTogether @NASCAR_Xfinity
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3) come true & race in CWS. Jerry Forsythe for giving me the chance to join his team and go out win so many races. Do something I always wanted to do and stand on the top of a champcar podium. @redbullmotors for sticking with me in champcar and giving me my first opportunity in
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Proud and honored to have his name above my window the rest of year. Thank u @stef_wilson JW family for allowing it
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So happy for @MattKaulig @C_Rice1 everyone at @KauligRacing to have a car in the championship 4! So close to getting both in with @RossChastain... especially happy for my son @Justin_Haley_ ... so deserving. Has worked incredibly hard the last two years. Made this team better!
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Happy to support NBCAnalyst @DaleJr by wearing his iconic @TDJF skeleton gloves to support @NationwideKids and their work to help kids everywhere. My race-worn gloves, signed by both Dale Jr. and I, will be auctioned off. You can bid here thedalejrfoundation.org #NCHGlove
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Love ya son! Ur a badass and will continue to just keep getting better!!!
If I’m going to finish 2nd, I want it to be to this guy. He’s helped me so much personally in life. Congrats @AJDinger
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Cool to lead some laps and try to hold off Denny and Jeff for the win. I knew it was going to be a tall order but was awesome to go for it
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Best comment ever by @Hinchtown when asked bout Chip's comments bout the accident... "That's Adorable" love me some Hinch. Happy all ok!!!
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Let's gooooo @DanielHemric !!!! So pumped and happy for you brother!!!! Hell yes!
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Man you did a great job. Fun racing with you. You got screwed at the end.
Extremely disappointed. Props to @AJDinger for fighting. Never been in that situation & I didn’t get it done. Clearly a mistake by David, but I don’t think it was intentional. Shouldn’t have come down to that. Wanted it so bad for @TeamMartins. Gonna sting for a long time.
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More like you want me to stay up for how much longer????? @HeinricherRaces @MeyerShankRac
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Hard fought race today for all of our @KauligRacing @TeamChevy cars. Proud of the effort from our team. So happy to get the @NASCAR_Xfinity Dash for Cash 100K and to have all 3 cars in the top 6. Thanks to @MattKaulig for the opportunities. Let's go get it again at Dega @C_Rice1
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We are man.... and if you were a @PGATOUR golfer I would for sure be following you!!!! 😁🏌
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I mean come on, if you told someone that you went to the zoo and they asked what was your favorite animal you saw? You say oh for sure the Kaz Grala. They will totally believe it's an animal.
So @AJDinger told me that my name sounds like a zoo animal. He says that he pictures a “Kaz Grala” looking like this 👇🏻
What do you think?
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Thanks to all the @IndyCar fans that endured the weather at the track and stayed up to watch it on @NBCSN.. had so much fun calling the race w/ @leighdiffey @paultracy3 @KevinLee23 @dillon_welch & Robin Miller. Fantastic racing all night. Congrats to @Team_Penske @josefnewgarden
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My boy @Justin_Haley_ is back! Hell yeah. He is consistently making @KauligRacing better. Such great news!
🚨 Kaulig Racing presents the driver of the No. 11 Chevrolet for the 2021 season!! 🚨
@AJDinger | @C_Rice1 | @MattKaulig | @NASCAR_Xfinity | @XfinityRacing
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